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- pronunciation:
- pip
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
peeps, peeping, peeped |
| definition 1: |
to look quickly or secretly through a narrow opening or from a hiding place.
The little girl peeped out from behind the curtain.- synonyms:
- glance, peek
- similar words:
- spy, squint
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| definition 2: |
to appear for a short time or to a slight degree.
The sun peeped through the dark clouds.Her slip peeped from under her skirt.- synonyms:
- peer
- similar words:
- appear, emerge, glance, glimmer
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| related words: |
peer |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a quick or secret look; peek.
The baker took a peep at the cake to see if it was done.I sneaked a peep at my sister's diary.- synonyms:
- glance, glimpse, peek
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| related words: |
glance, glimpse, look |
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